About the Series
Similar to the NIV People’s Bible Commentary Series, this lay-level commentary allows readers to study the Word in a deep and meaningful way with devotional warmth and readability.
The Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary Series provides readers with an insightful New Testament commentary in the English Standard Version translation. This new series is perfect for church workers, Bible class teachers, or anyone interested in learning more about the Bible.
The series’s unique layout features both the English Standard Version and King James Version; the complimentary versions and parallel format allow readers to see both the classic and modern translations side by side.
Starting with the Pauline epistles, two volumes of the series will be released per year. Each commentary will feature introductions, notes, charts, maps, applications, articles, and quotes from ancient, medieval, and evangelical Church Fathers.
Through both broad contexts and specific verses, these historical, cultural, and doctrinal insights will surely lead readers to a sound interpretation and application of the biblical text.
Features of the Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary Series:
ESV text
KJV text
Book introductions
Notes
Charts
Maps
Applications
Articles
Church Father quotations
Endorsements
"The Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary is a unique series that promises to be a valuable resource for laity and preachers. The verse-by-verse commentary focuses on major topics, providing clear interpretation and devotional insight in keeping with how the Reformers approached Scripture, and emphasizing themes that were central in their teaching. Illustrative quotes from key Reformers and their heirs, including Lutheran, Calvinist, Anglican, and Wesleyan sources, provide insights in their own words, without trying to survey the range of views represented in this heritage. This focused approach gives a clear reading of the text that engages one’s mind and heart." —The Rev. Dr. Rodney A. Whitacre, Professor of Biblical Studies, Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, Pennsylvania
"Busy pastors and teachers of the scriptures need commentaries that are biblical, theological, and practical. Fortunately, the present commentary on Colossians and the Thessalonian letters fulfills those requirements. In addition, the commentary is accessible to a wide variety of readers, for it is written in a wonderfully clear way. I commend this work gladly." —Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky
Experiencing the Truth , Glory Road , and Keep Your Head Up (all published by Crossway); Contributor to Tabletalk and Modern Reformation magazines
Colossians/Thessalonians , is an impressive treatment of these Pauline letters that pastors, laypeople, and professional scholars will treasure and find eminently useful."
Colossians/Thessalonians , I believe that would be a mistake. This was not a ponderous tome to be endured; it was an opportunity to monitor a lively seminar. As leader, St. Paul places on the table church doctrines, heresies, and challenges. These topics are then discussed by the minds and pens of Luther, Melanchthon, Hus, Cranmer, Chemnitz, and others. It was a joy to hear them and a comfort to find their struggles and successes are mine."
"This first volume of the Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary proves itself to be a useful resource for pastors and laity. The brief, modern commentary focuses on the key features of each verse. Also, references are interspersed throughout the commentary to the great reformers and to the creeds of the Reformation. The results are illuminating and theologically informed." —David W. Chapman, Associate Professor of New Testament and Archaeology, Covenant Theological Seminary
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